The release of the photograph by DMK circles was received with jubilation by DMK cadres in frint of the hospital.

Rahul Gandhi said he met with Karunanidhi and found him stable and strong.

"He is a strong person like the strong people of Tamil Nadu", Rahul told mediapersons. He said he came to Chennai to enquire about Karunanidhi's health as "we have a long relationship". He added that Sonia Gandhi had asked him to convey her good wishes to Karunanidhi.